By Edzorna Francis Mensah
The Representative of the Volta Region on the Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple also known as Chief Tanko says his aim is to drive economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance community engagement across the Region.
He also promised to prioritize development, youth empowerment, and economic transformation as my advisory role to the President of the Republic in line with the NDC resetting manifesto agenda.

In a short message to thank the President and the people of the Volta Region after his swearing at the seat of Government on Tuesday, February, 18th, 2025, Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple said, “representing the Volta Region, I will prfioritize development, youth empowerment, and economic transformation in my advisory role to the President. Leveraging my experience in social development through the Tanko Foundation. I aim to drive economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance community engagement across the region”.

He stated that, as a Member of the Council, he solemnly pledges to uphold the Constitution, serving with honesty, integrity, and dedication as he noted…. “yesterday, I was honored to officially take the oath of office as a Member of the Council of State, administered by His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama.
In his address, the President underscored the importance of good governance, transparency, and national unity, urging Council Members to provide objective and non-partisan counsel to strengthen our democracy”.
He expressed his profound gratitude to his families and supporters for the honour done to him, “thank you once again for your unwavering support. Together, we will achieve great things. “Mawu fe asi le eme” [God is in control]”.